Dehradun to Rishikesh Road Distance: 45 km · 1-1.5 hours · Cab from ₹2,255
Dehradun → → Rishikesh
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
45km
Drive time
1hrs
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Driving Dehradun to Rishikesh: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
What the Dehradun to Rishikesh road is actually like
This is NH-7 out of Dehradun to the south-east, a valley road the whole way with not a single hill section to worry about. You clear the city, pass Doiwala with forest on either side, cross the Song river and run right alongside Jolly Grant Airport, which sits a little past halfway along and is why so many of these bookings are airport transfers. Past the airport the road meets the Haridwar road at the Nepali Farm crossing and turns up towards Rishikesh, and on the last stretch the Ganga comes into view before the road forks for Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula and Triveni Ghat. The Rajaji forest is close to the road on this final section, and after dark elephants do cross it, so our drivers keep the speed down and the eyes open in the evening. Through December and January the Doon valley holds fog in the early mornings, especially near the river crossings, and it lifts by mid-morning. In the monsoon the Song runs high and brown but the road stays open.
How far is Rishikesh from Dehradun?
The distance from Dehradun to Rishikesh is 45 km by road via NH-7 via Doiwala, and the drive takes about 1-1.5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹2,255 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
45 km
Drive Time
1-1.5 hours
Cab From
₹2,255
Fuel (self-drive)
₹321
Dehradun to Rishikesh distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 45 km (28 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1-1.5 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-7 via Doiwala
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,255 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,575 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹2,890 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹2,915 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹321 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Dehradun to Rishikesh: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 45 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,255
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 2-2 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Dehradun to Rishikesh, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Dehradun to Rishikesh cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 45 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round. February to May for river rafting.
Local insider tip
Rishikesh is the yoga capital of the world. Book a rafting trip for Ganges rapids adventure.
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Dehradun to Rishikesh FAQs
What is the distance from Dehradun to Rishikesh by road?
The road distance from Dehradun to Rishikesh is 45 km via NH-7 via Doiwala. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Dehradun to Rishikesh?
About 1-1.5 hours via NH-7 via Doiwala in normal traffic. On a city route this short the hour you travel matters far more than the distance, so a midday or late-evening run is quicker than either peak.
How much does a cab from Dehradun to Rishikesh cost?
A cab from Dehradun to Rishikesh starts at ₹2,255 for an AC sedan, ₹2,575 for an Ertiga, ₹2,890 for an Innova Crysta and ₹2,915 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. At 45 km this is quoted on the 4 hr / 40 km local package, with distance past 40 km added at the per-km rate. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Is Dehradun to Rishikesh a direct drive?
Yes. There is no town on the way worth planning a halt around, so the 45 km runs as one continuous leg. That makes the timing predictable, which is the main advantage of a route like this.
What is the best time to travel from Dehradun to Rishikesh?
Year-round. February to May for river rafting. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Rishikesh end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Dehradun to Rishikesh?
For a 45 km run the local package usually covers both legs, so the question is how long you need the car rather than which direction. Hourly retention beats two separate drops if you are returning the same day.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Dehradun to Rishikesh?
Self-driving Dehradun to Rishikesh costs roughly ₹321 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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